Zhu Changxiao's version of the Sui Dynasty

Jiankang Mansion ushered in a new round of red sun, illuminating the courtyard. King Yang Guang of Jin got up early and came to the study early. Today he was going to worship Buddha and talk about scriptures with Zhiyi. He ordered Yuwenshu, Pan Hui, Zhang Heng, Zhuge Ying and others to come with him. Escort.

It was not easy for Xiao Jun to invite Zhiyi back. He was worried that Yang Guang was speaking frivolously, so he called Yuwenshu and warned:"Master Yuwen must be with you, and don't let His Highness be disrespectful or abrupt."

"Don't worry, your Majesty, your subordinates are in charge."

After Yuwenshu resigned, he accompanied Yang Guang to see Master Zhiyi. Yuwenshu reminded:"Your Highness must be courteous to the virtuous and corporal, and don't pay attention to the arrogance of this eminent monk. Yang

Guang said with a smile:"Master Yuwen is too worried. I can't pretend to be a Tathagata Buddha, nor can I pretend to be a disciple or grandson?" This king must convince Zhi Yi."

Yang Guang and Zhiyi paid homage to the Buddha, burned three pillars of incense, and then discussed scriptures in the side room, accompanied by officials from the palace. Discussing Buddhist scriptures, Yang Guang asked:"Master Zhiyi, the Dharma is profound. I wonder which Buddhist school he belongs to?"

"The Buddhism of the poor monk is in the lineage of Tiantai Sect."

Yang Guangyan said:"I want to be here in five days.Later, he followed Emperor Wu of the Liang Dynasty Xiao Yan and asked Concubine Xiao to worship at Tongtai Temple. Firstly, it promoted Buddhism, and secondly, it allowed the people to recall the kindness of the Liang Dynasty to show the king's respect for the Buddha and love for the people. Zhiyi said:"

Tongtai Temple has been devastated by wars and has been abandoned for a long time. It will cost a lot to rekindle the incense." Yang Guang said:"

What's the difficulty? The imperial court funded the reconstruction. Tongtai Temple will inherit the master's sect and enshrine the royal incense. It will be carried forward and shine forever.""Zhiyi was very relieved and admired Yang Guang greatly in his heart.

After talking about economics and Buddhism, Zhang Heng sent Zhiyi back to Zhaguang Temple, gathered the monks, and prepared a grand ceremony for Tongtai Temple.

Watching Zhiyi go away Looking back, Yang Guang could breathe a sigh of relief. This time the Buddhist temple was rebuilt and the people's hearts were finally stabilized. At this time, there was a burst of rapid footsteps, and the servant Zhao Cai hurried in and sent an urgent report from hundreds of miles away.

Zhao While breathing heavily, he said:"Yue Guo Gong Yang Su has stationed troops on the west bank of the Qiantang River, preparing for a decisive battle with the rebel king Gao Zhihui in Yuezhou, and has specially requested Huainan Road to carry out military orders."

Yu Wen, who was accompanying him, said:"Your Highness, you can quickly order the guardian and Mai Tiezhang to return to eastern Zhejiang, so that we can win and rebel against King Gao Zhizhi."

"Um. Yang Guangyan said:"Just as Lord Yuwen said, I sent an order to protect my son. Mai Tiezhang rushed to eastern Zhejiang day and night. The decisive battle will begin five days later!""This is how it is: first to install the temple and then to pacify the vassal, to encircle and suppress the five kings Jing Yuyan. Under the dual management of civil and political affairs, to recruit security and conquer and to implement the whole system.

Yan Xiang reported the victory of the battle, and the iron cavalry was clanging in Tianhaiquan. There have been many hardships in troubled times, but now they are great. In the year of Hua Nian.

The military order from Jiankang Prefecture was passed down, and Lai Huer and Mai Tiezhang marched by land and water to the west bank of Qiantang River. Yang Su, the Duke of Yue State, was very happy to welcome Mai Tiezhang and Lai Huer to support the army.

Yang Su led With everyone coming to the bank of Qiantang River, looking at the other side of the river, there are water villages and camps. The rebel king Gao Zhihui has been waiting for a long time. Yang Suyan said:"The rebels have warships in front and barriers behind. The defense along the coast is very strong, even the five-toothed ship It’s also really hard to win. The commander of the naval force came to protect his son and said:"

My lord, please be prepared to prepare for him. Don't engage in close combat with the enemy. Please send thousands of strange soldiers to sneak across the river and break through its walls. If you retreat, you will have nowhere to return and you will not be able to fight. Han Xin has been defeated." Zhao Zhice also. Yang

Su stroked his horns and beard from time to time and said:"I will follow the governor's advice. I will send you three thousand elite troops to cross the river overnight." Then he ordered Yu Juluo, Mai Tiezhang and the commander Wuya Warship to see the fire on the other side and lead their troops across the river."

"Got the order!"Lai Hu'er received the military order, and when the night was dark and the wind was high, he led three thousand elite soldiers, holding a piece of grass in his mouth, and sneaked across in a light boat. The Sui army's envoys were all small boats, and there were no lights. It was difficult to find them in the deep of night. When we arrived at the water stronghold of the rebel army, it was brightly lit and on alert, with an unobstructed view.

There was a dangerous shoal in front of us, and we could not set up a stronghold. Laihuer waved the order flag, and the ships landed at the dangerous shoal. All three thousand elite soldiers came ashore, and Laihuer waved their flags. The order flag hinted at dividing the troops for a sneak attack.

Sure enough, within a moment, fires burned in the water village on the river bank, and several fortresses were plotted by Sui soldiers. The rebel army was still sleeping. Suddenly, a garrison soldier shouted from the arrow tower of the fortress:"There are people on the river. The big ship is coming!"

Only then did some members of the rebel army wake up. Before they could send the order, the three thousand elite soldiers who had sneaked across suddenly rose up with swords and shouted to kill Zhentian. The common people in the rebel army who did not know the art of war had never seen such a formation before. There was a great chaos when they were killed by the Sui soldiers. Lai Hu'er snatched the horses, brandished a one-eared crescent halberd, and led his troops to kill him.

The general guarding the camp was named Gu Shixing. He had a Soaring Cloud horse on his hip and a silver-faced ghost-headed sword in his palm. Lai Hu'er encountered him head-on. The two fought for seven or eight rounds before Lai Hu'er stabbed him in the vital part with a halberd and died on the spot. Seeing that their leader died in battle, the rebels had no intention of fighting and fled.

Water Village Barrier It was burned by Lai Hu'er's men, allowing Yang Su's generals Mai Tiezhang and Yu Juluo to lead large warships and successfully attack the east coast without any effort.

At this time, the two young kings Cai Daoren and Wang Wenjin, who had submitted to Gao Zhizhi, hurriedly Coming to report, Gao Zhizhi said:"The two royal brothers go to fight first, and I will come later."

Cai Daoren and Wang Wenjin each led a team of troops to the shore to fight. Cai Daoren brandished the Bagua Wind Splashing Knife, but Yu Juluo grabbed his horse in one round and captured him alive. Seeing how brave Yu Juluo was, Wang Wenjin turned around and ran away. The minions came to report:"In the future of the Sui Dynasty, we will protect our children and we are waiting for the way out.""

"ah?"Wang Wenjin was so frightened that he saw Mai Tiezhang waving his horns and boring them to kill him. Before they could fight, Wang Wenjin was so frightened that he threw away the iron rod, dismounted and begged to surrender. Mai Tiezhang saw such useless people and ignored them. , flattered the king and went after Gao Zhihui. This is: the five rebel kings rebelled in eastern Zhejiang, and the heavenly soldiers and gods came out like a rainbow.

Talents came from this era, and there will be many heroes in the Sui and Tang Dynasties in the future.

Gao Zhihui, the leader of the five anti-kings, Yuezhou was defeated miserably. He led the remaining troops and boarded several large ships and went south along the coast to join Wang Guoqing, the king of Fujian who was separatist in Quanzhou. The two rebel kings, Wang Wenjin and Cai Daoren, were captured alive. The rebels died and tens of thousands surrendered. A great victory in eastern Zhejiang was won by the Sui Dynasty. In the city recaptured by the army, good news spread frequently. At this time, King Yang Guang of Jin had posted notices to inform the people that Princess Xiao Jun of Jin would rebuild Buddhist services in Tongtai Temple to pray for the safety of the people.

On this day, Tongtai Temple in the south of Kangcheng was built. There was a buzz of people, many monks and monks gathered here, and the people in the city stopped one after another. Officers and soldiers guarded Tongtai Temple, and court officials came in and out. Princess Xiao Jun of Jin Dynasty, accompanied by Yang Guang and Gao Shi Pan Hui, went to Tongtai Temple.

Xiao Jun usually lived deep in the attached courtyard and was rarely seen by the world. This time, he made a big fanfare, showed his face, and had a majestic ceremony. He was named a descendant of the Xiaoliang royal family and the great-great-granddaughter of Emperor Wu of Liang. He went to Tongtai Temple to worship and practice Buddhism, which attracted the attention of the local people. The wealthy nobles and common people gathered in groups to watch in the aisles, vying to catch a glimpse of Princess Xiao's unparalleled splendor.

Pei Yun, who stayed in Jiankang, cleared the way. King Yang Guang of Jin and the famous scholar Pan Hui rode together, and Yu Wenshu, Zhang Heng, Zhuge Ying, Zhao Cai and others followed on horseback, and the chariot of Princess Xiao Jun of Jin also followed. There was a team of horse infantry on the left and right to guard both sides. The large group of people arrived at Tongtai Temple. At this time, Yu Wenshu had already made arrangements. Master Zhiyi and Master Several eminent monks were waiting for the king in front of the temple gate.

The maid opened the chariot curtain and helped Princess Xiao Jun of Jin to get out of the chariot. The initiation monk took several monks to greet and salute. Prince Jin and his wife put their hands together and returned the salute.

Prince Yang Guang and Princess Xiao Jun of Jin Entering Tongtai Temple, Master Zhiyi and Taoist Master Pan Hui accompanied him. In the usually empty temple, there are many eminent monks, nobles, nobles, and wealthy people from all walks of life, all attending the grand event and taking a look at Concubine Xiao.

This Tongtai Temple is It was built by Emperor Wu of the Liang Dynasty at that time. The tall buildings are towering, the flying pavilions are towering, the terrace hall is magnificent, and the nine-level pagoda towers into the clouds. In the main hall, there are ten square copper-cast golden Buddhas. Now they have been seen again, gorgeous and exquisite. The initiation monk has already ordered his disciples , an altar was arranged in front of the main hall of the temple, the incense table was placed, and ceremonial guards were widely set up. All the preparations for the ceremony were completed, and only the sound of bells and drums was heard. Princess Xiao Jun of Jin came out calmly with incense in hand, with graceful posture, light and graceful, slow and graceful. Step onto the stage. On the altar, the fire is burning, and the green smoke is above. Xiao Jun lights the incense and kneels down to worship.

Looking up at the golden statue of Buddha, Xiao Jun hangs beads on his hands, puts his palms together and recites:"The granddaughter of Xiao Yan, the former Emperor Wu of Liang Dynasty" , Princess Xiao Jun of the Sui and Jin Dynasties paid homage to Tathagata Buddha, and her disciples paid homage.

After bowing, Xiao Jun clasped his palms together twice and said:"Reducing Buddhism and promoting Confucianism offends the gods. My disciple Xiao Jun will apologize on my behalf and bow again." After the second prostration, Xiao Jun clasped his palms three times and said,"May I, the Buddha, forever protect the destiny of the country and benefit all people.""

After three bows, Xiao Jun stood up and walked slowly down the altar. These eminent monks, celebrities, and nobles saw that the descendants of the Xiao family had rebuilt the Buddhist temple and promoted Buddhism, and they greatly praised it. While they were worshiping, Yu Wenshu He walked up to King Jin and said in a low voice:"I have just sent you to report quickly. Yang Su, the Duke of Yue, has won a great victory on the Qiantang River. He has captured the rebel king Wang Wenjin and Cai Daoren alive. The rebel king of Gusu, Shen Xuanyu, has surrendered in Songjiang. Gao Zhizhi has gone on a boat. Fleeed to southern Fujian.

Yang Guang was secretly happy and said to Yuwen:"You and Zhang Heng are on the same stage to announce this.""

Xiao Jun worshiped the Buddha three times. Yuwenshu and Zhang Heng each held scrolls in their hands and climbed onto the altar. Yuwenshu, the concubine of the left, unfolded the battle report and read to everyone in the temple:"Hurry up and report urgently. Yang Su, the Duke of Yue in the Sui Dynasty, is in Qiantang. Jiang Dajie, Wang Wenjin and Cai Daoren, the rebel kings, were captured alive. Shen Xuanyu, the rebel king of Gusu, surrendered in Songjiang to watch the wind. Gao Zhihui, the king of Yue, had fled to southern Fujian. Three of the five rebel kings had been captured. This is an ultimatum!"After hearing this report, everyone was talking about it.

Zhang Heng, the concubine on the right, also unfolded the scroll and read to everyone:"The edict of the King of Jin, Master Zhiyi, a virtuous and eminent monk, now in the south of the Yangtze River, the light of Buddha is reborn, and the people are in peace. Therefore, Master Zhiyi was invited to travel to the north of the Yangtze River to promote Buddhism, and he also invited the emperor to establish him as the authentic sect of Buddhism."

Everyone present was whispering to each other and expressed their envy towards Zhiyi. When Zhiyi learned that Yang Guang had asked him to report the report to the emperor and establish himself as the orthodox Buddhist sect, he was even more grateful and couldn't express his heartfelt gratitude.

Jin Wang Yang Guang, Princess Xiao Jun, Master Zhiyi, Gao ShiHui and other Jiankang officials each held brooms and cleaned the nine-level pagoda in the temple. This is it:

The Xiao family pays tribute to Huai Tongtai Temple, and the rain in the south of the Yangtze River is moist and prosperous.

Confucianism did not win over the Southern Dynasty, but focused on winning people's hearts back to the Buddhist temple.

Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty Yang Jian and Empress Dugu were drinking tea in the Ning'an Hall. Shang Yi and Chen Shuxuan were waiting on them. Wang Wentong, the eunuch, came to report:"Your Majesty and Empress, Aunt Song has returned to the court according to the order and is waiting for the order outside the palace."

Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty. Said:"Quickly summon Aunt Song to come in."

The eunuch passed down the oral instructions, and Aunt Song walked into Ning'an Hall and paid homage. Yang Jian ordered someone to sit down, and Empress Dugu asked:"Mommy went to the south of the Yangtze River to inspect Prince Jin's Mansion. How are the young couple doing recently?"

Aunt Song said:"Okay, very good. I have lived up to the high expectations of the Emperor and the Empress.""

"tell me the story"

"The old slave was stupid and couldn't speak well. The King of Jin was busy with official duties, so Xiao Jun was by his side, and he never forgot the empress's careful teachings."

"Concubine Xiao can really maintain strict self-discipline?"

Nanny Song took out something from her lapel, wrapped it in blue silk cloth, and handed it over with both hands:"The Queen rewarded Concubine Xiao with numerous ornaments, but Concubine Xiao had no gift in return, so she asked the old slave to bring this thing back to show her loyalty and filial piety."

When I opened the blue silk, I saw it was a carved dragon ring ruler. Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty and Queen Dugu looked at each other. Dugu later said:"It's really not easy for my beautiful mother. Thousands of miles away, she still uses this as a warning to warn herself. It's very valuable. ah. Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty also nodded frequently.

Aunt Song said:"Not only is it not easy, I don't know it, but when King Jin crossed the Five Ridges, Concubine Xiao's only personal maid also lost her footing and fell off the cliff. I can't imagine how difficult it is." I had no choice but to buy a child from a poor family who sold his body to bury his father on the roadside to help take care of him."

When Yang Jian and Queen Dugu heard about this, they were shocked, moved, pity and sigh, and praised the King of Jin and his wife endlessly. They saw the eunuch Wang Wentong coming to play:"Your Majesty, your Majesty, the servant on the left shoots Su Wei and the servant on the right. She Gao Jiong has something to ask for."

Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty ordered the two prime ministers to come to see him, and Aunt Song also said goodbye. The two prime ministers, Su Wei and Gao Jiao, each held a chapter and entered the palace to pay their respects. Yang Jian asked:"What is your important business? Both of you love me. Come report. Su

Wei said:"I have received a report from the King of Jin on horseback. All the temples in the south of the Yangtze River have been restored. The eminent monk Zhiyi has been invited to give lectures on Buddhism and Buddhist scriptures. Princess Xiao Jun of Jin Dynasty has also paid tribute to Tongtai Temple. The people's hearts are stable." , restored as before. He asked Enzhun Zhiyi to go to the north of the Yangtze River to preach Buddhism and establish him as an authentic Buddhist sect, so as to serve the court through Buddhism."

Gao Jiong said:"I was sent to Huainan Road to report the military report. Yang Su, the Duke of Yue, commanded the navy and army. He fought fiercely with the rebels and won consecutive victories. Now he has pacified eastern Zhejiang and sent troops to southern Fujian. He is invincible. Three of the five rebel kings were captured alive. , will soon be detained in the capital for questioning and beheading"

"good!" Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty, Long Yan, was delighted and said:"Wen Tao, the king of Jin, and the Duke of Yue's military strategy complement each other, and Jiangnan is in great control. I am very pleased."

Queen Dugu said:"I congratulate your majesty on your great achievements."

"I need to discuss the reward and gift quickly. The two beloved ministers immediately summoned all the officials to discuss the matter in Xuanwen Hall."Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty took Su Wei and Gao Jun to the Xuanwen Hall to discuss matters.

After Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty left, Queen Dugu lay on her side on the Arhat bed alone. Shangyi and Chen Shuxuan, with alert eyes, knelt in front of the Arhat bed and beat Queen Dugu's legs.

Dugu The queen held the carved dragon ring ruler in her hand, turned it over and over, and declared to Uncle Chen:"The Ai family doesn't want to think about Xiao Jun now. It would be great if they could accompany him in the palace every day."

Uncle Chen preached:"If you have servants to accompany you, let's let Sister Xiao Fei accompany His Highness the King of Jin to bring peace to the world. Queen Dugu looked at Chen Shuxuan, smiled and said,"Every time I see you beating your legs here, I remember that Concubine Xiao served the Ai family in this way." At that time, Concubine Xiao was so stupid that she didn't know anything. She only used the carved dragon ruler to play with each other."

"In this case, it is fortunate that this slave has learned some talents in Chen Guo, otherwise he would have been beaten with a ruler."

"You girl is weak, how can you compare with Concubine Xiao? She can withstand the collapse of the sky and the earth."What Queen Dugu said made Chen Shuxuan even more curious, and the two chatted about Xiao Jun's life experience. In

November 591, the eleventh year of Emperor Kaihuang's reign in Sui Dynasty, King Yang Guang of Jin invited Master Zhi Yi to go to Yangzhou with him. The"Thousand Monk Dharma Assembly" was held. The Thousand Monk Dharma Assembly invited eminent monks, celebrities and local officials from all over the Jianghuai River to participate in the grand event. At the

Dharma gathering, Master Zhiyi personally conferred Bodhisattva vows on King Yang Guang of the Jin Dynasty and gave Yang Guang a Dharma name. He was called"General Holder"; Yang Guang, as the King of Jin, gave Zhi Yi the title"Wise Man" in return, and the Buddhists respected him as"Master of Wisdom".

King Yang Guang of Jin stepped onto the altar, took out an imperial edict, and read it in front of everyone. :"I have received an edict from the Emperor saying: Today Buddhism is reviving in the south of the Yangtze River, which comforts my heart and is in line with public opinion. The Tiantai Sect founded by the eminent monk Zhiyi is specially awarded as the authentic Buddhism of the Sui Dynasty and will enjoy the royal incense forever. Admire this."

Zhiyi was extremely grateful and thanked him for accepting the order. The Thousand Monk Dharma Council greatly increased Yang Guang's prestige in the south of the Yangtze River, and he was very proud of it. No matter eminent monks, celebrities, or officials, they all paid homage to the King of Jin Yang Guang. This is the truth: all schools of Buddhism are ultimately one. The Tiantai sect has become a serious attack.

Now that the incense is flourishing all year round, don’t forget that the King of Jin also practices it.

When the Thousand Monk Dharma Assembly was in full swing, I saw Yu Wenshu, the concubine of the left, hurriedly came behind the King of Jin and said in his ear:"Your Highness, something big happened in the capital..

When Yang Guang heard this, he was alerted and asked,"What's the matter?""